Today's News

With only one item on the agenda Monday evening’s budget and finance committee meeting went off without much fanfare.

As commissioners and citizens were given the opportunity to discuss the proposal to raise the certified tax rate by five cents, Commissioner Bobby White was one of the most vocally opposed to the increase.

Over $20,000 in purchases was approved by the Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday night.

Caryville Street Department Director David Muse addressed the board concerning purchases of road salt and a leaf box. The approval to bid for both items last month led to the receipt of several quotes.

The board approved the purchase of 48 tons of salt at about $76 a ton for the street department. They also approved the purchase of a leaf box to be bought from the state street aid fund for $4,658.

New licenses
added by TWRAAs approved earlier at a meeting of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission, the addition of five licenses and an amendment to a trout fishing license specific to the city of Gatlinburg are now in effect.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced the addition of a type 23 resident one-day all fish license. The cost for the type 23 License is $11. The resident one-day fishing license (no trout) remains $5.50.